Joshua Zirkzee sweats on Man United future as Aston Villa begin to learn transfer fate

Joshua Zirkzee must clarify his Manchester United future soon amid interest from Aston Villa.

The Netherlands international doesn't have much time left, with only a few days before the transfer window closes.

With the Villans on the lookout for a new centre-forward, the 25-year-old has emerged as an option for them.

Unai Emery could possibly already know whether Zirkzee will move to Villa Park this summer.

The Spanish manager watched his side get battered in their opening Premier League game, losing 4-0 to Brighton and Hove Albion.

With several key players already leaving the B6 club in recent weeks, Ollie Watkins could potentially be next and Emery seems to be on the lookout for his replacement.

Joshua Zirkzee likely transfer preference emerges in Aston Villa transfer latest

Watkins seems to have made up his mind at Villa, with Emery providing a cryptic answer over the striker's future.

With the England international's mind away from Villa Park, the Lions have been linked with the out-of-favour Man United centre-forward.

According to the print edition of the Mirror on 25 August, the Dutch attacker is sweating over his future with a week left in the transfer window.

Zirkzee is prepared to leave Old Trafford, with Juventus also expressing an interest in him.

A move back to Italy could possibly be more attractive for the striker than the prospect of signing for another Premier League team like Villa.

Zirkzee had his best spell at Bologna, which prompted the Red Devils to spend around £36million on him.

Who Unai Emery could turn to next for new striker signing

It looks like Zirkzee might not be moving to Villa anytime soon.

As things stand, with Watkins seemingly pushing for an exit, Emery is left with Tammy Abraham and youngster Brian Madjo as his only two natural options for the number nine position.

All three strikers at the Spanish manager's disposal were unavailable for the trip to the Amex Stadium.

Emiliano Buendia had to play in the number nine position and wasn't able to do much.

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson is another target at Villa Park and the Senegal striker may be the chosen transfer option for the Lions.

The situation in B6 could potentially evolve quickly.